Zaira
Zaira is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Radiant, bright, or visitor.
Origin and history
Zaira is a female name of Arabic origin, derived from the word meaning 'radiant', 'shining', or 'visitor'. It gained popularity in Europe through literary works, such as Voltaire's 1732 tragedy 'Zaïre'. In the United States, it is a relatively modern choice that has seen a steady increase in usage since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,986 babies in the United States have been named Zaira since 1880. It ranks #2471 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1123.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.6 %)
- TX (24.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 194 |
| 1990-2000 | 841 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,345 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,393 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,150 |
Famous people named Zaira
- Zaira Wasim: Actress
- Zaira Nara: Model, Television Host
Fun facts
- Voltaire authored a famous 1732 French tragedy titled 'Zaïre', which helped introduce the name to Western Europe.
- The name stems from Arabic roots that can translate to either 'radiant' (from Zahra) or 'visitor' (from Zaira).